Daily Life
IN THE GARDEN | Rose of Sharon first prized as a love symbol
In the Bible, the book of Song of Songs tells of the passionate dialogue between King Solomon and his young bride during their lovemaking.
IN THE GARDEN | The lowdown on climbers and creepers
Wide variety of plants can be used to either cover up or enhance features
DELORIS KOAN | We have to shift the dolosse of the mind
I thought it would never come, but the words floating on the south-easterly breeze shocked me.
5 ways you can beat summer heat
Some cool tips to keep you chilled during the hot season
IN THE GARDEN: A visit from a dragonfly
Dragonflies are the souls of departed loved ones returned to earth to reassure their loved ones that they are doing OK.
Glamping brings luxury to camping
Glamping sits in a sweet spot — remote enough to feel like an adventure, but comfortable enough to attract a wide range of travellers.
Cigars from Esteban Carreras explore the best of Nicaragua
Esteban Carreras Cigars are breaking out of the US market to tackle the world with their mainly Nicaraguan Puro cigars.
The high cost of cheap weight loss
A booming black market in weight-loss injections exposes desperate patients to serious health and legal risks.
The art of the cover up
Censorship hits artist Steven Cohen’s retrospective, ‘Long Life’, showcasing 40 years of his provocative work at the Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town.
Six easy ways to make your garden a planet hero
Transform your garden into a conservation hotspot with indigenous plants, waterwise tips, pollinator-friendly flowers and composting for a greener backyard.
Finding balance in a sugar-filled season
Too much refined sugar can worsen health issues such as diabetes and heart disease.
Stoppard in motion
A celebration of Tom Stoppard’s screenwriting through three films that continue to resonate decades later.
New world cigars worth the wait
Fresh from international trade shows, these cigars bring new energy to the humidor.
DELORIS KOAN | Merry Christmas, you legends. Wake me when it’s all over
The moment has arrived. Finally, I can feel it in the breeze drifting through this East Coast bush like a brushstroke on my warm back.
Slow down and cherish those small meaningful moments
Marelize Horn became a viral social media hit when a clip recorded by her mother of her slamming into a rugby field pole spawned the catchphrase, “My f*k, Marelize”, and this year enjoyed watching a heartwarming comedy movie about her close-knit family.



























